2002 trials

• To evaluate the ability of two different growth regulators over a range of rates and timings to reduce crop height, and therefore reduce the problem of lodging in barley.
• To assess the potential yield and or protein variation following a single application of growth regulators. 
   

• To determine the effect of growth regulators on plant height and lodging tendency.
• To measure the effect of growth regulators on grain yield and grain quality.

To assess the value of an insecticide programme on the control of barley yellow dwarf virus in wheat. 

To test 6 commercial TT and 6 commercial non IT canola varieties.

To assess the effect of Chlormequat ® at different rates and at different stages of plant growth on reducing the lodging tendency of canola. 

The aim of the trial was to determine the effect of growth regulators on crop height, grain yield and oil content of canola. 

• To try and identify the dryland cropping rotation for the Central/Northern Midlands area, which will give the best balance of sustainability,  profitability  and  risk management.
• To improve the implementation of better cropping systems in the area. 

To report on the DNRE long season barley variety trials.

To report on DNRE mid season canola trials.

To report on the DNREoat variety trials.

To report on the DNRE mid season tritical trials.

To report on the canola variety trials.

To identify high yielding varieties that meet specific grain quality requirements and are suitable for the region's long cool season conditions. Information from the experiments is used to select material for commercial release. 
 

To assess new dual purpose wheat and triticale cultivars for dry matter production and grain yield in comparison with Bass oats. 

To test foliar fungicides trials for the management barley leaf diseases.

• To assess the value of a number of treatments in controlling slug numbers.
• To assess the impact of these treatments on canola yield. 

To evaluate the effectiveness of foliar fungicides applied to barley and compare strobilurin fungicides with the "older' triazole and conazole fungicides. 

• To evaluate the effectiveness of foliar fungicides applied to wheat.
• To compare strobilurin fungicides with triazole and conazole fungicides.
• To compare the response of Tennant (resistant to leaf rust) and Kellalac (susceptible to leaf rust) to fungicide.applications 

To evaluate a range of new varieties of grain legumes under improved management conditions. 

• To develop a phosphorus response curve for wheat in the high rainfall zone of South West Victoria.
• Investigate responses to zinc and copper individually as well as in combination.
• Evaluate several R and 0 products which may improve phosphorus and nitrogen efficiency. 

To determine the effect of sowing rate, nitrogen fertiliser rate and timing on wheat and barley crop establishment, tiller production, head counts at harvest, grain yield and grain quality.

This trial was established to look at disease management in beans and peas by the use of different varieties, different row spacings to increase airflow through the canopy and through different fungicide timing regimes. 

This trial was established to look at disease management in beans and peas by the use of different varieties, different row spacings to increase airflow through the canopy and through different fungicide timing regimes.

To examine the effects of some of the common bed renovation treatments adopted by the farmers, particularly on soil structure, soil water dynamics and subsequent crop performance on beds. 

To examine the effects of some of the common bed renovation treatments adopted by the farmers, particularly on soil structure, soil water dynamics and subsequent crop performance on beds. 

• To compare the effectiveness of sulphate of ammonia, gypsum and elemental sulphur as sources of sulphur for red wheat and canola. 
• To measure response to phosphorus in fertiliser at a range of rates in red wheat.

To determine the effect of sowing rate, nitrogen fertiliser rate and timing on wheat and barley crop establishment, tiller production, head counts at harvest, grain yield and grain quality.

To evaluate the performance of chick peas, faba beans, lupins and field peas under a spring sowing regime. 

To identify whether there is an advantage in using deep ripping or shallow cultivation compared to direct drill to improve the ability of crops to utilize soil water at depth. 
 

To test the hypothesis that "drainage of waterlogged soils in southwest Victoria through raised beds will increase crop and pasture production with beneficial modifications to soil properties". 

To test the effect of nitrogen timing application method on white wheat yield  protein in high rainfall environments.

To evaluate delivery systems for zinc and zinc requirement in high rainfall zones.

To further compare existing triticale varieties and evaluate new breeding material. 

To test 6 commercial wheat varieties.

To evaluate a range of milling and feed wheats of differing maturities and disease resistance under broad acre farmer sown plots. 

To further compare existing wheat varieties and evaluate new breeding material. 

To assess the benefits of various clay rates, types of clay and deep ripping on-farm.

To develop a phosphorus response curve and investigate responses to sulphur, zinc, manganese and copper.

To present a handbook of diagnostic techniques for conducting experiments to ascertain which nutrients are limiting production.

To determine if placement of nutrients into the subsoil provides any residual benefit to crops in the second year after application.

To determine the most effective method of applying trace elements to crops on sandy soil that has been clay spread.

To explore the effectiveness of zinc when applied with fluid nitrogen and phosphorus fertiliser.

This research determines to assess the benefits (economic and environmental) of a green manure phase under current cropping systems in areas with a poor nutritional status. 

To evaluate crop types and incorporation techniques to rejuvenate poor performing soils using a green manure phase, as well as to identify and evaluate the potential longevity of benefits on a heavy loam soil in Mullewa, Western Australia over five years.

This research aims to evaluate all new varieties in the NVT program.